The Ruling on One Who Is Forced to Slaughter for Other Than Allah

Question:
Is one excused if he is forced to slaughter for other than Allah while his heart rejects it?

Answer:
Yes, if one is forced and his heart is at rest in faith, Allah has granted him a dispensation in that. However, this man was not forced to slaughter for other than Allah in his heart, nor did he offer an excuse. Rather, he said, "I have nothing with which to offer it," which indicates that he was at ease with the idea that there is no harm in the slaughter. The man did not offer an excuse, just as his companion did, by saying he had nothing. Rather, he indicated that he had no aversion to slaughtering for other than Allah. Therefore, he was dealt with according to his belief, may Allah protect us from that. Some scholars say that this... and from this...
In the religion of those who came before us, the one who is forced is not forgiven, and this was among the burdens that were upon them. Then Allah removed the burdens and shackles from us and forgave the one who is forced. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) narrated this but did not clarify that it was abrogated; rather, he narrated it as a narration of disapproval (peace and blessings be upon him) and warning against it.
Against doing it, warning against doing it. Rather, it is not abrogated. The correct answer is what we mentioned: that this man was not forced to slaughter in his heart, because he did not say that slaughtering for other than Allah is not permissible. Rather, he said, "I have nothing with me." Rather, even if he had something, he had no impediment. This is the crux of the matter; the matter hinges on this.